Mini Lamb Koftas with Pomegranate Wine Sauce

For the koftas

• 1 egg
• 1 medium onion very finely minced
• 1 shallot very finely minced
• 2 cloves garlic crushed and minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp hot smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
• 2 Tbsp minced fresh coriander (cilantro)
• 2 Tbsp minced fresh mint
• 1 lb lean ground lamb
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 2 Tbsp olive oil for frying

For the pomegranate wine sauce

• 2 cups red wine
• 2 cups pomegranate juice
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon